Since Sundar C exited Rajinikanth’s 173rd film, the wait to know the next director has kept fans restless. The project is produced by Kamal Haasan, which adds further weight to expectations around the film.
Strong buzz now points to Ramkumar Balakrishnan, known for Parking, as the chosen director. An official announcement is expected soon, and that has already pushed online chatter into overdrive.
Music rumours have stirred even more debate. Reports claim Sai Abhyankkar has been locked as the composer. If true, this marks a major shift, since Anirudh Ravichander has composed for Rajinikanth continuously from Jailer through Jailer 2.
Rajinikanth has publicly praised Anirudh Ravichander on several occasions and even said he wanted Anirudh to handle music for his remaining films. That makes the latest update hard to digest for many fans following every development closely.
Social media has erupted with objections. Many feel Sai Abhyankkar remains inexperienced for a film of this scale. The album of Dude has also faced heavy trolling, which adds to the doubt.
Others see it differently. They say Anirudh Ravichander’s recent work feels repetitive and argue a new composer could bring freshness. According to them, Sai Abhyankkar deserves this chance to prove his range on a big stage.
For now, there is no official confirmation. Until the team makes an announcement, speculation will continue. Whether this decision transforms the film or backfires will become clear only when music drops.
